SONY FE 50MM F1.4 GM LENS-SON5014
Key Specifications
- Product Name: SONY FE 50MM F1.4 GM LENS-SON5014
- Brand: Sony
- Lens Mount: Sony E-Mount (Full-Frame)
- Focal Length: 50mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
- Minimum Aperture: f/16
- Lens Format Coverage: Full-Frame
- Lens Series: G Master (GM)
- Optical Construction: 14 elements in 11 groups
- Aperture Blades: 11 rounded blades
- Minimum Focus Distance: 0.41m
- Maximum Magnification: 0.16x
- Filter Thread Size: 67mm
- Autofocus System: XD Linear Motor system (dual motor)
- Weather Sealing: Dust and moisture resistant
- Weight: ~516g
- Ideal For: Portraits, weddings, events, street photography, low-light photography, and cinematic video production
SONY FE 50MM F1.4 GM LENS-SON5014 Overview
The SONY FE 50MM F1.4 GM LENS-SON5014 is a professional-grade standard prime lens designed for Sony full-frame E-mount cameras. It delivers a classic 50mm natural perspective combined with a very bright f/1.4 aperture, making it highly versatile for portrait work, low-light shooting, and professional filmmaking.
As part of Sony’s G Master series, it is engineered for extremely high sharpness, smooth bokeh, fast autofocus performance, and strong optical control even at wide open aperture.
SONY FE 50MM F1.4 GM LENS-SON5014 Price in Kenya
| Product | Price (KSh) |
|---|---|
| SONY FE 50MM F1.4 GM LENS-SON5014 | 140,700 |
SONY FE 50MM F1.4 GM LENS-SON5014 Full Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | SON5014 |
| Lens Mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Format | Full-Frame |
| Optical Construction | 14 elements in 11 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 11 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.41m |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.16x |
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Autofocus | XD Linear Motor (Dual) |
| Weather Sealing | Yes |
| Weight | ~516g |
SONY FE 50MM F1.4 GM LENS-SON5014 Design & Build Quality
- Premium G Master construction
- Compact and balanced full-frame design
- Dust and moisture resistant body
- Physical aperture ring with click/de-click option
- Focus hold button for customization
- AF/MF switch for quick control
- High-quality metal mount
- Professional handling for hybrid photo/video use
SONY FE 50MM F1.4 GM LENS-SON5014 Performance
- Extremely sharp even at f/1.4
- Beautiful subject separation and creamy bokeh
- Fast and accurate autofocus performance
- Excellent low-light capability
- Strong color rendering and contrast
- Minimal chromatic aberration and distortion
- Reliable tracking for moving subjects
- Excellent cinematic video output
SONY FE 50MM F1.4 GM LENS-SON5014 Compatibility and Connectivity
Compatible Cameras:
- Sony A7 series (A7 III, A7 IV, A7R, A7S models)
- Sony A1 / A9 series
- Sony FX3 / FX6 / FX30
- All Sony full-frame E-mount cameras
SONY FE 50MM F1.4 GM LENS-SON5014 Applications
- Portrait photography
- Wedding photography
- Event photography
- Street photography
- Documentary photography
- Low-light photography
- Cinematic video production
- Studio photography
High-Performance Autofocus
- Maximizing the advantages of the latest camera bodies, two XD Linear Motors provide quick, quiet, and precise autofocus and subject tracking performance. Designed to enhance control for both still and movies, this design also provides natural manual focus control when desired. Located on the lens barrel, an AF/MF switch enables tactile control for these settings.
- Internal focusing design offers more responsive focusing performance and maintains a consistent overall lens length during operation.
- Minimum autofocusing distance of 16" allows for dynamic close-up images.
Controls and Functions
- New for Sony primes, an iris lock switch prevents the aperture ring from being accidentally moved. This switch can also be unlocked allowing the aperture ring to rotate seamlessly and silently.
- Benefitting video applications, an easy-to-read aperture ring with f-stop engraving can be quickly de-clicked on the lens barrel for smooth and silent aperture control.
- Two focus hold buttons are featured on the lens barrel for intuitive control and rapid access to select settings.
- Tactile in its design, a Linear Response manual focus ring provides fine linear focus control.
SONY FE 50MM F1.4 GM LENS-SON5014 Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Exceptional sharpness | Premium price range |
| Very fast f/1.4 aperture | No optical stabilization |
| Professional G Master optics | Slightly heavy compared to f/1.8 |
| Excellent autofocus performance | Fixed focal length |
| Beautiful bokeh rendering | Requires 67mm filters |
SONY FE 50MM F1.4 GM LENS-SON5014 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the price in Kenya?
The SONY FE 50MM F1.4 GM LENS-SON5014 is available in Kenya for KSh 140,700.
Is it good for portrait photography?
Yes, it is one of the best Sony lenses for portrait photography due to its sharpness and natural 50mm perspective.
Does it perform well in low light?
Yes, the f/1.4 aperture allows excellent low-light performance and strong background separation.
Is it suitable for video production?
Yes, it is widely used in professional filmmaking due to its sharpness, autofocus accuracy, and cinematic rendering.
Is it weather sealed?
Yes, it has dust and moisture resistance for outdoor and professional use.
SONY FE 50MM F1.4 GM LENS-SON5014 Conclusion
The SONY FE 50MM F1.4 GM LENS-SON5014 is a high-end professional prime lens offering outstanding image quality, fast autofocus, and beautiful rendering, making it ideal for photographers and filmmakers who need top-tier performance.
At KSh 140,700, it sits as a premium but highly versatile 50mm G Master lens for serious creators.
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